8000 saltwater reel Okuma SA-10000A Salina Spinning 8 – Great for casting long distances in surf or offshore Tsunami Shield II Spinning Reel

Using heavier line will help your retrieve more lures from snags, but it will also impact how deep you can get

Shallow-Diving Plug Pros Work well in calm water and areas with swift tidal current Cons Lighter weight can limit cast distance Key Features Hard-plastic body, diving lip Like poppers, countless lure brands produce diving plugs for the salt that reach depths of 3 to 5 feet

The first bait that shows up is a jig and pigthe classic big bass bait

5 Iammgross Nice baitfish imitation, multiple ways you can rig this guy also 5 Katecurt6 These worked so well for my son and I at Lake Travis

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